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Shaun Woodburn’s dad says son’s killer must remain in jail

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May Watson with her dog, Ethel, which was rescued by firefighters after becoming trapped on Corstorphine Hill

Small dog rescued from foxes den on Corstorphine Hill

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Brother in court over alleged Muirhouse ‘hammer murder’

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The search is ongoing for missing William Scott (top left).

Edinburgh news LIVE: William Scott search | Alleged Muirhouse ‘hammer murder’ | Traffic and weather from the Capital

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Lothian councils face more cuts after Scottish Government funding revealed

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Edinburgh police urge public to keep looking for missing pensioner William Scott

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Family pay tribute to 'loving dad,' 26, allegedly murdered by his brother in Muirhouse

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JK Rowling ‘generous but unapproachable’ says former personal assistant

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William's granddaughter has made a public appeal for information.

William Scott: Missing 90-year-old went to another pub at Leith Shore

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Kezia Dugdale: Edinburgh’s vulnerable suffer amid SNP cuts

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Amanda Cox was found in a rarely used stairwell at Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary.

Amanda Cox: Gofundme for tragic mum raises more than £8000 in a day

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An albino squirrel captured on camera earlier in the year. Picture: SWNS

‘Heartbreak’ as rare albino squirrel killed on Scottish road

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More than 11,000 sign Hearts fan’s petition against semi-final debacle

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Jack used a handcycle to get around after his surgery

Jack all set to pedal through Perthes

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Nicola Reynolds will run for the Sands charity

Baby Ramsay spurs Nicola Reynolds on for Sands

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Emma Jayne Park in It's Not Over Yet, the show about her cancer battle that she never thought she would make

Dancer puts cancer battle centre stage at Edinburgh Fringe

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Micah Stanbridge with his mother Sheena, who received a bone marrow transplant thanks to the Anthony Nolan Trust

Cyclist crosses America for charity that saved mum’s life

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House prices in Edinburgh and Lothians soar again during summer

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Music fans descend on Linlithgow for a host of top acts

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Nicola helps mums get their groove on

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No rest Ronald McDonald House PJ charity fundraisers

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Shaun Woodburn was killed outside a pub in Edinburgh on Hogmanay 2017, he was aged just 30.

Shaun Woodburn’s dad says son’s killer must remain in jail

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The search is ongoing for missing William Scott (top left).

Edinburgh news LIVE: William Scott search | Alleged Muirhouse ‘hammer murder’ | Traffic and weather from the Capital

Transport

Brother in court over alleged Muirhouse ‘hammer murder’

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CCTV footage of William leaving the Newkirkgate area on Tuesday 11 December. Picture: Police Scotland

William Scott: Appeal one week since great-grandad vanished in Edinburgh

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JK Rowling ‘generous but unapproachable’ says former personal assistant

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Just Eat cycles withdrawn from Edinburgh park after vandals trash bikes again

Crime

Public warned to keep away from wanted man who held woman at knife point

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Edinburgh police urge public to keep looking for missing pensioner William Scott

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The search is ongoing for missing William Scott (top left).

Edinburgh news LIVE: William Scott search | Alleged Muirhouse ‘hammer murder’ | Traffic and weather from the Capital

Transport

Network Rail said it wants to make its stations "more friendly, accessible and open" as it announced the date. Picture: David Arnott/PA Wire

Date set for scrapping railway station toilet charges

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The stretch of road concerned. Pic: Road Policing Scotland

12 drivers fined near Edinburgh for using bus lane to avoid queues

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Leamington bridge lift. Picture: JON SAVAGE

Leamington Lift Bridge across Union Canal to be saved with £350,000 grant

Transport

A man has been charged in connection with the incident. Pic: Shutterstock

Man, 25, charged following early morning Meadows crash

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Scotrail overcrowding. 'Pic: sent in by reader

Edinburgh commuters hit by delays amid Scotrail staffing issues

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British Transport Police have released a CCTV image showing two people they would like to speak to in connection with the incident. Pic: British Transport Police

Asian couple abused on Edinburgh-Lancaster train

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Edinburgh motorists face extra delays after two crashes on City Bypass

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Two who left The Meadows crash scene have been traced

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Car transporter hits low rail bridge in Edinburgh

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Four injured after car overturns in The Meadows

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St John's Primary School on Duddingston Road is demolished by a digger. Picture: Greg Macvean

St John’s: Watch as bulldozers tear down historic Edinburgh school

Education

Irene Bishop, who lives at Bield's Whitehill Lodge in Dalkeith, has completed over 15 intricately designed knits, including penguins, logs, snowmen and Santa Clauses.

Watch: Nimble Edinburgh knitter creates intricate Christmas teddies

Education

Fettes College holds the most expensive fees in Scotland

Private school fees: how much does it cost to send your child to an independent school in Scotland

Education

Aileen Crosbie (centre), founder of the 'Double Trouble Club', with her twins Kenny (left) and Mike (right) and a picture published in the local press to promote the club in its early days

Edinburgh group for multiple-birth families celebrates 40th birthday

Education

Primary school to teach children boys ‘can have periods too’

Education

Final bid to save old Portobello school looks doomed

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Edinburgh voted best city for students to live and learn

Education

FC Barcelona and Edinburgh University join forces – Grant Jarvie

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More patients are waiting longer to be treated for cancer

Fury as more patients wait to start cancer treatment

Health

Aileen Crosbie (centre), founder of the 'Double Trouble Club', with her twins Kenny (left) and Mike (right) and a picture published in the local press to promote the club in its early days

Edinburgh group for multiple-birth families celebrates 40th birthday

Education

Sue Johnston and Liz Smith in 'The Royle Family' Christmas. Picture: 'ITV ARCHIVE

Edinburgh researchers say ‘perfect’ Christmases on social media lowers mood

Health

The move to teach children at a UK primary school that boys can have periods too has been criticised. Picture: Barry Batchelor/PA Wire

Primary school to teach children boys ‘can have periods too’

Education

Christmas can bring great financial and emotional pressure on people who are experiencing tough times. Picture: John Devlin

Colin Leslie: Christmas is a tough time for people experiencing mental ill health

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90-year-old William Scott. Pic: Contributed

Helicopters drafted in to search for missing Edinburgh pensioner William Scott

Crime

The fundraiser for tragic young mum Amanda Cox has raised double its target in just 3 days.

Amanda Cox: Fundraiser for tragic mum hits double £6000 target in just 3 days

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Threatened Edinburgh project put their case against cuts and closure

Health

Hostel solution to help Edinburgh’s rough sleepers

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Cheesecake-munching moggy from Dunbar scoops top slimming gong

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Amanda Cox latest: “inappropriate” hospital bosses slammed in Holyrood

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Councillor Donald Wilson is culture and communities convener at Edinburgh City Council

Donald Wilson: It’s our duty to nurture Edinburgh’s creative heart

Opinion

Campaigners on both sides of the Brexit divide should quit. Picture: AFP/Getty

Brian Montieth: No deal is no problem, so let’s get behind Britain

Opinion

Pilton community Health Project co-ditrectors Jen Richards and Helen Scammel. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Kezia Dugdale: Edinburgh’s vulnerable suffer amid SNP cuts

Opinion

Many believe Boris Johnson's chances of taking over from Theresa May are low. Picture: PA

Ian Swanson: Boris? Jacob? – who will follow the Tory leader?

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Susan Dalgety: How Facebook can also be a force for good

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Susan Rae: Put dignity at the heart of the benefit system

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Colin Leslie: Christmas is a tough time for people experiencing mental ill health

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Kevin Buckle: When will the penny drop on the Pedestrian Pound?

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Councillor Donald Wilson is culture and communities convener at Edinburgh City Council

Donald Wilson: It’s our duty to nurture Edinburgh’s creative heart

Opinion

Campaigners on both sides of the Brexit divide should quit. Picture: AFP/Getty

Brian Montieth: No deal is no problem, so let’s get behind Britain

Opinion

Gordon Robertson, chair of Marketing Edinburgh.

Edinburgh marketing chief urged to retract ‘outright slur’ against heritage watchdog

Entertainment

Lothian councils face more cuts after Scottish Government funding revealed

Business

More patients are waiting longer to be treated for cancer

Fury as more patients wait to start cancer treatment

Health

Chennan Fei has lived in Scotland for the past 16 years. Picture: PA

MP slams ‘callous’ bid to deport Edinburgh graduate living in Scotland for 16 years

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A new support scheme for EU citizens in Scotland is being launched. Picture: PA

New £800,000 support scheme to be launched for EU citizens affected by Brexit

Politics

Kezia Dugdale: Edinburgh’s vulnerable suffer amid SNP cuts

Opinion

Hungary opens consulate in Edinburgh to boost post-Brexit relationship

Politics

Ian Swanson: Boris? Jacob? – who will follow the Tory leader?

Opinion

Edinburgh Council labelled ‘disgrace’ over road closure changes

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Phil Cunningham

Join Phil Cunningham and friends for Christmas

Entertainment

The Cat in the Hat

Mischievous Cat in the Hat coming to King’s

Entertainment

It is believed that state papers dating from the reign of Robert the Bruce (pictured) were destroyed when the ship carrying them from Gravesend to Scotland sank. PIC: Contributed.

On this day 1661: Thousands of Scotland’s historic records destroyed

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Liz McAreavey is chief executive of Edinburgh Chamber Of Commerce

‘As Edinburgh tourism soars, businesses face challenges and new opportunities’ - Liz McAreavey

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Mobile phone coverage in Scotland is 'far worse' than in England, Ofcom has said.

Ofcom: Mobile phone coverage ‘far worse’ in Scotland than in England

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Lothian councils face more cuts after Scottish Government funding revealed

Business

The stretch of road concerned. Pic: Road Policing Scotland

12 drivers fined near Edinburgh for using bus lane to avoid queues

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